Management of neuromas in continuity of the median nerve with the pronator quadratus muscle flap

Treatment of painful neuromas in continuity of the median nerve at the wrist level is a challenging problem. Nine median nerve neuromas were covered with the pronator quadratus muscle preelevated as an island flap. Patients were followed for 10 to 60 months after surgery. Results showed a marked imp...

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Published inAnnals of plastic surgery Vol. 48; no. 1; p. 35
Main Authors Adani, R, Tarallo, L, Battiston, B, Marcoccio, I
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.01.2002
Subjects
Adult
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Male
Median Neuropathy - diagnosis
Median Neuropathy - surgery
Middle Aged
Neurologic Examination
Neuroma - diagnosis
Neuroma - surgery
Pain Measurement
Patient Satisfaction
Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms - diagnosis
Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms - surgery
Surgical Flaps
Wrist - surgery
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Summary:Treatment of painful neuromas in continuity of the median nerve at the wrist level is a challenging problem. Nine median nerve neuromas were covered with the pronator quadratus muscle preelevated as an island flap. Patients were followed for 10 to 60 months after surgery. Results showed a marked improvement in terms of symptoms in all patients. In particular, 6 patients had complete pain relief and 3 patients complained of mild intermittent pain.
ISSN:0148-7043
DOI:10.1097/00000637-200201000-00005